Do flat feet or knock knees slow kids down? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05763901

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether common conditions like flat feet, knock knees, or scoliosis affect how children move and control their bodies. Researchers used wearable motion sensors and simple tests to compare 151 children with these conditions to healthy kids of the same age. The goal was to better understand if these body shapes are linked to delays in motor skills.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS-Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    Bologna, 40136, Italy

Conditions

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